Source: U.S. Department of State. Figures are as published; refusal rates are not individual odds of refusal/approval. Wait times are estimated appointment waits, not real-time.

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United Republic of Tanzania

Recently updated Site check date is when we last retrieved published figures. Official source dates may differ — always verify with the issuing authority.
Site: 2026-10-02T18:08:46Z
Official: FY2025

Country Overview

FY2025
39.41%
FY2024
36.69%
Change vs FY2024 (pp)
+2.72 pp
Rank
#77/198

Rank is based solely on the published Adjusted B Visa Refusal Rate for the selected fiscal year. It is a neutral ordering of official figures, not a judgment about any nationality or applicant.

Annual Refusal Rate

Data table (accessible alternative to chart)
Fiscal year Adjusted refusal rate Change vs prior FY YoY
FY2006 22.20% — —
FY2007 21.10% -1.10 pp -4.95%
FY2008 26.20% +5.10 pp +24.17%
FY2009 28.30% +2.10 pp +8.02%
FY2010 24.20% -4.10 pp -14.49%
FY2011 27.50% +3.30 pp +13.64%
FY2012 15.80% -11.70 pp -42.55%
FY2013 25.70% +9.90 pp +62.66%
FY2014 21.30% -4.40 pp -17.12%
FY2015 12.02% -9.28 pp -43.57%
FY2016 23.05% +11.03 pp +91.76%
FY2017 18.36% -4.69 pp -20.35%
FY2018 19.87% +1.51 pp +8.22%
FY2019 23.90% +4.03 pp +20.28%
FY2020 31.04% +7.14 pp +29.87%
FY2021 7.27% -23.77 pp -76.58%
FY2022 29.37% +22.10 pp +303.99%
FY2023 34.13% +4.76 pp +16.21%
FY2024 36.69% +2.56 pp +7.5%
FY2025 39.41% +2.72 pp +7.41%

Refusal rate trend

Data table (accessible alternative to chart) — Refusal rate trend
Fiscal year Adjusted refusal rate
FY2006 22.20%
FY2007 21.10%
FY2008 26.20%
FY2009 28.30%
FY2010 24.20%
FY2011 27.50%
FY2012 15.80%
FY2013 25.70%
FY2014 21.30%
FY2015 12.02%
FY2016 23.05%
FY2017 18.36%
FY2018 19.87%
FY2019 23.90%
FY2020 31.04%
FY2021 7.27%
FY2022 29.37%
FY2023 34.13%
FY2024 36.69%
FY2025 39.41%

U.S. Department of State — fiscal-year refusal statistics · View official source

Country facts

Population
70,545,865 (2025)
Source
Capital
Dodoma
Region
Sub-Saharan Africa
Currency
—
ISO code
TZ
Passport / nationality
United Republic of Tanzania

World Bank — country indicators · Last checked: Oct 2, 2026 · World Bank

Passport overview

Passport mobility summary is not yet available for this nationality.

Indicative summary only. Not a Passport Index mirror and not Timatic. Always verify entry rules with official government and airline sources before travel. This site is not a live policy authority.

U.S. visa processing posts in this country

Official data updated: Sep 17, 2026 · Last checked: Oct 2, 2026

City / Post B1/B2 Average Wait Time B1/B2 Next Available Appointment F,M,J Next Available H,L,O,P,Q Next Available
Dar Es Salaam Not published 5.5 months Less than half a month Less than half a month

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